$KALU

Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, SpaceX, Dell, Deere, Broadcom, Costco, Redcat & more

Analysts made several calls on Monday. Morgan Stanley initiated Attovia Therapeutics with an overweight rating and $39 target. UBS upgraded Kaiser Aluminum to buy with an $184 target. Baird upgraded Deere to outperform. Jefferies reiterated Apple as underperform, citing potential downside risks. Bernstein reiterated SpaceX as outperform but noted uncertainty in its direct-to-device mobile business. Melius reiterated Nvidia as buy, suggesting potential upside. Goldman Sachs initiated Braveheart B

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Published Aug 31, 2026, 12:07 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$KALUBullishMed
01

Why it matters

Collective analyst sentiment shift may provide short‑term price support for the listed tickers, but the effect is likely modest and contingent on upcoming earnings and macro data.

02

Market read

Analyst upgrades and new coverage collectively add modest bullish pressure to the highlighted stocks.

03

What to watch

Potential earnings volatility for Dell and Apple could offset upgrade optimism.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 6/10Timing: today

Background

The article compiles the day's most notable analyst initiations, upgrades, and price target changes across a range of U.S. listed companies.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$KALUBullishMedium confidence
Context

UBS upgraded Kaiser Aluminum to Buy with a $184 price target.

Expected impact

Modest upside if market digests upgrade.

Evidence & confidence

Upgrade signals improved outlook; price target above current levels.

$DEBullishMedium confidence
Context

Baird upgraded Deere to Outperform from Neutral.

Expected impact

Likely short‑term rally.

Evidence & confidence

Analyst cites strong demand fundamentals.

$AAPLBearishMedium confidence
Context

Jefferies reiterated Apple as Underperform, citing iPhone volume risk.

Expected impact

Potential pressure on the stock.

Evidence & confidence

Analyst highlights volume and FX headwinds.

$LITEBullishMedium confidence
Context

Evercore ISI initiated Lumentum as Overweight with a $1,100 target.

Expected impact

Possible upside if market follows target.

Evidence & confidence

New coverage and high price target suggest upside.

$NVDABullishMedium confidence
Context

Melius reiterated Nvidia as Buy, expecting a breakout.

Expected impact

Potential rally if breakout materializes.

Evidence & confidence

Analyst cites strong AI tailwinds.

$RCATBullishMedium confidence
Context

Evercore ISI initiated Redcat as Outperform with a $15 target.

Expected impact

Likely upside on contract expectations.

Evidence & confidence

Unique position as publicly listed drone maker.

$BWBullishMedium confidence
Context

Needham initiated Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises as Buy with a $20 target.

Expected impact

Modest upside potential.

Evidence & confidence

Analyst sees improved financial health.

$BRVEBullishMedium confidence
Context

Goldman Sachs initiated Braveheart Bio as Buy with a $48 target.

Expected impact

Potential upside if pipeline advances.

Evidence & confidence

New coverage and high target suggest upside.

Market effects

Broad analyst upgrades lift sentiment in AI, industrial, and consumer discretionary sectors.

U.S. equities may see modest gains across upgraded names.

Limited to U.S. listed companies; no direct global macro impact.

Counterpoint

Some upgrades may be premature if macro headwinds persist, especially for consumer and industrial names.

Key entities

  • UBS

    Provided upgrade for Kaiser Aluminum

  • Baird

    Upgraded Deere

  • Jefferies

    Reiterated Apple Underperform

  • Evercore ISI

    Initiated Lumentum and Redcat

  • Melius

    Reiterated Nvidia Buy

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